Crucible Final

When Hale appears at the Proctors'; door in Act II of The Crucible, he is described as "different now-drawn a little, and there is a quality of deference, even of guilt, about his manner now."; What internal conflict accounts for this change? He feels quilty for the desire he has for Abigail. He no longer believes in witchcraft but must proceed anyway He feels guilty for allowing events in Salem to spiral out of control. 9He fears that he himself may be at risk of an accusation of witchcraft.

He feels guilty for allowing events in Salem to spiral out of control.

Part A- According to Act lll of The Crucible, which of the following describes Abiqail's most likely motivation for accusing Elizabeth? A. She wants to get even with Proctor for dismissing her from her work at theProctor house. B. She wants to make amends for her improper behavior during her service at theProctor house. C. She wants to see Elizabeth hanged so that Proctor and she can be together. D. She wants to win back the friendship of Mary, Mercy, and the other girls.

C. She wants to see Elizabeth hanged so that Proctor and she can be together.

Part A WHich statements best describes John Proctor;s personality as it is revealed in Act 1 of The Crucible? He is a person of devout religious beliefs He is a person of independent judgment He is a person of sophisticated intellect He is a person of whimsical humor.

He is a person of whimsical humor.

Part A - As suggested in Act | of The Crucible, which of the following best describes how Hale feels about coming to Salem to suppress witchcraft?

He is alert and excited.

Part B - Which line of dialoque from Act lll best supports the answer to Part A? A Hathorne: She is cold, Your Honor, touch her BDanforth: Child,i do not mistrust you- CAbigail Oh, Heavenly Father, take away this shadow! D. Proctor: She thinks to dance with me on my wife's grave!

D. Proctor: She thinks to dance with me on my wife's grave!

In Act ill of The Crucible, what happens as a result of Proctor's submission of the written testament of people who support the accused women? Danforth reads the testament and respects their input. Danforth sees the testament as an open attack on the court Danforth orders arrest warrants drawn up so that they can be examined. Danforth declares that everyone on the list should be jailed for contempt.

Danforth orders arrest warrants drawn up so that they can be examined.

Part B - Which excerpt from Act Il provides the best example of the answer to Part A? (answer very long)

Giles: That bloody mongrel Walcott charge her. Y'see, he buy a pig of my wife ... and the pig died soon after. So he come dancin' in for his money back. So my Martha, she says to him. "Walcott, if you haven't the wit to feed a pig properly, you'll not live to own many,"she says. Now he goes to court and claims that from that day to this he cannot keep a pig alive... because my Martha bewitch them....

Which factor most clearly explains Hale's attempt to intervene on behalf oft1/1Proctor in Act Ill of The Crucible? Hale's dislike of Parris Hale's commitment to the truth Hale's admiration for the Proctors Hale's questioning of Danforth's integrity

Hale's commitment to the truth

Part B - Which excerpt from Act Il best supports the answer to Part A? Hale: No-no, I come of my own, without the court's authority. Hear me. He wets hislips. I know not if you are aware, but your wife's name is--mentioned in the court. Hale: I am a stranger here, as you know. And in my ignorance l find it hard to draw aclear opinion of them that come accused before the court. Hale: Nonsense! Mister, l have myself examined Tituba, Sarah Good, and numerousothers that have confessed to dealing with the Devil. They have confessed it. Hale, turns from Francis, deeply troubled, then. Believe me, Mr. Nurse, if RebeccaNurse be tainted, then nothing's left to stop the whole green world from burning.

Hale: Nonsense! Mister, I have myself examined Tituba, Sarah Good, and numerous others that have confessed to dealing with the Devil. They have confessed it.

In Act ill of The Crucible, which character employs arguments that are merely Ad Hominem attacks on the integrity of witnesses? Hathorne Danforth Herrick Parris

Hathorne OR Parris

IN act 1 of the Crucible, why does reverend parris seek help for Betty from reverend Hale? - He worries that the doctor will be unable to help her. - He wants a different man of God to read her the last rites - He believes the illness is a result of supernatural causes - He fears she has been poisoned by the "soup" Tituba fed her

He believes that illness is result of supernatural causes

In Act Il of The Crucible, what does Elizabeth mean when she tells John, "The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you"t;? He should speak more openly about his thoughts He knows that she loves him and forgives him He carries the knowledge of his own guilt He is too quick to judge himself.

He carries the knowledge of his own guilt.

Which inference about Judge Hathorne's personality is best supported by the way he questions Martha Corey at the beginning of Act Ill of The Crucible? He is qullible and softhearted He is suspicious of nearly everyone but is also reluctant to pass judgment. He is dogmatic and seems to presume that an accusation of witchcraft is proof ofoguilt He is concerned about an honest pursuit of the truth instead of proving the guilt ofthose accused

He is dogmatic and seems to presume that an accusation of witchcraft is proof ofoguilt

VOCABULARY: What is the most likely meaning of the word CONDEMNATION as it is used in the following passage? Use context clues to help you. He stared directly at her, and although he said nothing, she felt his condemnation ofher words. She regretted everything she had said but knew she could not undo thedamage she had already caused. refusal to accept careful consideration failure to understand strong disapproval

Very Strong disapproval

VOCABULARY: What is the most likely meaning of the word CONFOUNDED as it is used in the following passage? Use context clues to help you.- "MaryWarren, utterly confounded, and becoming overwhelmed by Abigail's-and thegirls'-utter conviction, starts to whimper, hands half raised, powerless, and allthe girls begin whimpering exactly as she does. assured understood confused perfect

confused

Part A - Which of the following best describes Reverend Hale, based on his interview with John Proctor in Act II of The Crucible? rational in his pursuit of the truth blinded by power bestowed on him by the court tolerant of different perspectives and belief systems steadfast in his belief in his work of exiling the Devil

steadfast in his belief in his work of exiling the Devil

VOCABULARY: Which of the following words best describes the attitude of people who are ADAMANT about their opinions? numb regretful stubborn condemning

stubborn

VOCABULARY: In which of the following situations would one or more AFFIDAVITS most likely be present? the shopping center the courtroom the classroom the gym

the courtroom

What is the setting of Act Il of The Crucible? the local church the Salem meeting house the home of John and Elizabeth Proctor the home of Reverend Parris and Abigail Williams

the home of Reverend Parris and Abigail Williams

According to the dramatic exposition at the beginning of The Crucible, what fueled the Salem witch hunt depicted in the play Choose three options - the opportunity to publicly share one's sins by pinning them on the victim - the belief that the leader of the community was working with the Devil - the feeling of repression caused by the forced order of the theocracy - the chance to take revenge on hated neighbors and enemies - the fear of the physical illness that was rampant in the area - the concern for the young people in the village

- the opportunity to publicly share one's sins by pinning them on the victim - the belief that the leader of the community was working with the Devil - the feeling of repression caused by the forced order of the theocracy

Part B - Which of the following story elements best conveys the answer to Part A? The judges and community leaders are a mix of flawed and admirable characters Many of the characters in the play show signs of learning important life lessons The play's sympathetic characters all risk punishment to protect other people. Both John and Elizabeth Proctor are flawed but heroic human beings

-Both John and Elizabeth Proctor are flawed but heroic human beings.

Part A Which sentence best explains why Danforth responds so angrily toHale's point of view in the following passage from Act lll of The Crucible?. Danforth has often crossed paths with Hale before, and has a poor opinion of hisintelligence. Danforth identifies himself with the court, so he takes Hale's comments as an attackon his integrity. Danforth believes inwardly that the court is in error but he feels the need to cover up0his doubts with bluster. Danforth must act according to the letter of the law, and he resents Hale's freedomto abide by his individual conscience

-Danforth identifies himself with the court, so he takes Hale's comments as an attack on his integrity.

In The Crucible, Act IV, what important message about life is conveyed by Proctor's decision to tear up the confession? The variability of justice is an evil in itself. Personal honor determines one's self-worth. Government authority can be resisted single handedly. Forgiveness can be extended to the guity as well as the innocent.

-Forgiveness can be extended to the guilty as well as the innocent.

Part A - According to Act IV of The Crucible, which of the following bestn describes what Hale hopes to accomplish by returning to Salem?

-Hale hopes to persuade people to confess so that they will not be hanged.

Part B - Which of the following speeches from Act IV best supports the answer *1/1 to Part A?

-Hale: Life, woman, life is God's most precious gift;.. I beg you, woman, prevail upon your husband to confess. Let him give his lie.

In Act IV of The Crucible, why does Parris hope that Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor will confess? He expects that their confessions will result in the execution of all his enemies He thinks that Proctor's followers will come after him if they do not confess. He feels that their quilt will confirm the justice of the trials and executions He believes that admitting their guilt will save their souls from damnation.

-He feels that their guilt will confirm the justice of the trials and executions.

Part B - Which of the following statements by Danforth best supports the answer to Part A? I judge you not, sir. I am ready to hear your evidence It is not necessarily an attack, I think. Yet- Mr. Hale, you surely do not doubt my justice Mr Hale . . . you are most bewildered-l hope you will forgive me.

-Mr. Hale, you surely do not doubt my justice.

By Act IV of The Crucible, what lesson has Elizabeth Proctor learned during her three-month imprisonment? One should not judge human frailty too harshly! All people carry the seeds of evil within themselves. There are no meaningful standards of right and wrong. Human beings cannot be held responsible for their actions

-One should not judge human frailty too harshly.

In The Crucible Act lll, what does Proctor mean when he tells Danforth, "God* damns our kind especially, and we will burn we will burn together"? Danforth will suffer damnation if he condemns Proctor to death People who commit wrongs knowingly are the most guilty of all Although women are accused of witchcraft, men are greater sinners. The community will suffer damnation for the injustices committed here

-People who commit wrongs knowingly are the most guilty of all.

VOCABULARY: Which of the following best describes a person who feels REMORSELESS? The person feels no pity or mercy The person feels no malice or hate The person feels no joy or happiness. The person feels no interest or curiosity

-The person feels no pity or mercy.

VOCABULARY: Which of the following people would most likely be described as CONCILIATORY? a peacemaker an opponent an advisor a scholar

-a peacemaker

Part A - Consider the course of the plot and the characters' choices and actions in Act Ill of The Crucible. Which of the following does playwright ArthurMiller appear to regard as the worst crime? betraying a friend or loved one to save oneself lashing out violently in the heat of a moment casting spells to bewitch innocent children robbing a person of valuable property

-betraying a friend or loved one to save oneself

Part A - In Act II of The Crucible, John Proctor claims to know the source of all the problems in Salem. Whom or what does he blame? the Devil vengeance irrationality Reverend Parris

-vengeance

Part B - Which sentence from the play's dramatic exposition best supports the answer to Part A? "Like almost all men of learning, he spent a good deal of time pondering the invisibleworld, especially since he had himself encountered a witch in his parish not longbefore." "That woman, however, turned into a mere pest under his searching scrutiny, and thechild she had allegedly been afflicting recovered her normal behavior after Hale hadgiven her his kindness and a few days of rest in his own house." "The road from Beverly is unusually busy this morning, and he has passed a hundredrumors that make him smile at the ignorance of the yeomanry in this most precisescience. "His goal is light, goodness and its preservation, and he knows the exaltation of theblessed whose intelligence, sharpened by minute examinations of enormous tracts.is finally called upon to face what may be a bloody fight with the Fiend himself"

"His goal is light, goodness and its preservation, and he knows the exaltation of the blessed whose intelligence, sharpened by minute examinations of enormous tracts, is finally called upon to face what may be a bloody fight with the Fiend himself."

Part B Which of the following statements buy Proctor best supports the answer to Part A? "Now get you home, my wife is waitin' with your work!" "The road past my house is a pilgrimage to Salem all morning." "l have hardly stepped off my farm this seven month." "I mean it solemnly, Rebecca, l like not the smell of this authority

"The road past my house is a pilgrimage to Salem all morning."

In the following excerpt from Act lll of The Crucible, why is the phrase out of her infinite charity, which appears in the stage directions, an example of verbalirony?---Mary Warren,screaming at him: No, ilove God;I go your way nomore.Ilove God.I bless God. Sobbing, she rushes to ABIGAILAbby Abby, I"!never hurt you more! They all watch, as ABIGAIL, out of her infinite charityreaches out and draws the sobbing MARY to her, and then looks up toDANFORTH- A It describes the opposite of Abigail's true nature to emphasize her falseness. B. It presents information that audience viewing the play did not know. C It emphasizes Abigail's unexpected ability to be forgiving under stress D.It reveals Abigail's weakening condition, which no one has expected.

A It describes the opposite of Abigail's true nature to emphasize her falseness.

How does Mary Warren's behavior at the end of Act Ill of The Crucible most clearly help create dramatic irony? A Some characters believe her, but others suspect that she is lying. B Everyone expects her to support Abigail, but she supports Proctor instead. C Members of the court believe her, but the audience knows that she is lying D. Witnesses hear her confess to doing the Devil's work, but she says the opposite ofowhat she means.

A Some characters believe her, but others suspect that she is lying.

Part A- According to Act IV of The Crucible, which of the following is the most 1likely reason that Abigail leaves Salem? Abigail believes that the townspeople are about to turn against her Abigail feels too unhappy and guilty to stay in Salem any longer Abigail inherits enough money to lead a life of ease in Boston. Abigail decides to rejoin her family and make a fresh start

Abigail believes that the townspeople are about to turn against her

In Act II of The Crucible, why does Proctor think that Abigail accuses Elizabeth Of witchcraft? Abigail wants to get revenge on Proctor for rejecting her. Abigail wants to distract attention from the episode in the woods. Abigail fears that Elizabeth will denounce her for seducing Proctor. Abigail fears that Elizabeth will treat her more harshly than before

Abigail wants to get revenge on Proctor for rejecting her.

In Act lll of The Crucible, what causes Mary Warren to recant her confession*/1and rejoin Abigail and the other girls? John Proctor's confession of his relationship with Abigail Abigail's pretending to be attacked by the yellow bird Elizabeth's refusal to defame Proctor's character Judge Danforth's persistent questions

Abigail's pretending to be attacked by the yellow bird

What is the most likely connection between the needle found in the poppet and the needle discovered in Abigail's belly in Act Il? Elizabeth has stuck the needle into the poppet in hopes of causing Abigail to suffer Mary Warren has stuck the needle into the poppet in the hopes of causing Elizabethto be arrested. Abigail, eager for vengeance, has put one needle in the poppet and another in herown belly in order to cast suspicion on Elizabeth and Mary Warren. Abigail, observing Mary Warren sewing the poppet next to her in court, puts a needlein her own belly in order to cast suspicion on either Proctor and his wife, or both

Abigail, observing Mary Warren sewing the poppet next to her in court, puts a needle in her own belly in order to cast suspicion on either Proctor and his wife, or both.

What is Proctor most likely trying to tell Abigail in the following dialogue from Act I of The Crucible? "Proctor: Abby, I may think of you softly from time to time. But I will cut off my hand before I'll ever reach for you again. Wipe it out of mind. We never touched, Abby. Abigail: Aye, but we did. Proctor: Aye, but we did not."; - He wants Abigail to stop lying and spreading scandal about him. - He wants Abigail to accept that their romantic relationship is over. - He wants Abigail to be patient until he can openly admit his love for her. - He wants Abigail to admit that he never actually acted on his feelings for her

He wants Abigail to accept that their romantic relationship is over.

In Act 3 of The crucible what is most clearly reverend Hale's reason for visiting the proctors? He wants to gather information about the Proctors to make his personal evaluationof them. He wants to find evidence in order to exonerate Elizabeth from witchcraft charges He comes to warn Elizabeth that she has been officially charged by the court He is required to visit as an authority of the court

He wants to gather information about the Proctors to make his personal evaluation of them

In Act Il of The Crucible, John Proctor tells Mary Warren, "It's strange work for a Christian girl to hang old women."; What is he most likely implying about Mary's behavior? It is rash. It is irrational. It is cowardly. It is hypocritical.

It is cowardly.

VOCABULARY: In which of the following situations would one or more MAGISTRATES most likely be present? The reporter arrived soon after, asking everyone present what had happened. Few knew any details. Sophia sat in stop-and-go traffic for twenty minutes. When she saw the ambulanceshe knew that there had been an accident. Jeffrey sat and listened with dread to the court's decision. lt didn't take long to learnthat his driver's license was suspended for six months nez pulled to the side of the road the moment she saw the flashing lights. Whenthey continued down the road, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Jeffrey sat and listened with dread to the court's decision. lt didn't take long to learnthat his driver's license was suspended for six months

Part B - Which of the following statements by Parris best supports the answer to Part A? There is news, sir, that the court-the court must reckon with. My niece, sir, my niece-I believe she has vanished You see, sir, she told me she would stay a night with Mercy Lewis. And next day,when she does not retur, I send to Mr. Lewis to inquire. Mercy told him she wouldsleep in my house for a night. My daughter tells me how she heard them speaking of ships last week and toniahtldiscover my-my strongbox is broke into. Mark it, sir. Abigail had close knowledge of the town, and since the news of Andoverhas broken here ... Andover have thrown out the court, they say, and will have no partof witchcraft.

Mark it, sir. Abigail had close knowledge of the town, and since the news of Andoverhas broken here ... Andover have thrown out the court, they say, and will have no partof witchcraft

Which phrase best describes Abigails Williams's character in Act 1 of the Crucible? - affectionate and yulnerable - impulsive and thoughtless - proud and manipulative - naive and timid

Proud and manipulative

The following passage is from the dramatic exposition at the beginning of Act I of The Crucible. For what later event in Act I does this information prepare the reader? "Long-held hatreds of neighbors could now be openly expressed, and vengeance taken, despite the Bible's charitable injunctions. Land-lust which had been expressed before by constant bickering. over boundaries and deeds, could now be elevated to the arena of morality... - Putnam's argument with Proctor about a piece of woodland to which both men layclaim - Abigail's reluctance to tell the truth about what happened in the woods - Abigail's dismissal from service in the Proctor household - Reverend Parris's complaint about his salary

Putnam's argument with Proctor about a piece of woodland to which both men lay claim

Part A - In Act I of The Crucible, which two characters do not want to participate in the work of Mr. Hale? Rebecca and Proctor Tituba and Abigail Parris and Putnam Giles and Mrs. Putnam

Rebecca and Proctor

Part B - Which of the following dialogue best helps support the answer to Part? Parris, in fright: How can it be the Devil? Why would he choose my house to strike? Tituba: Oh, yes, sir, I don't desire to hurt little children. Rebecca: I think I'll go, then. l am too old for this Mrs. Putnam: Let God blame me, not you, not you. Rebecca! I'll not have you judgingme any more!

Rebecca: I think 'Il go, then. I am too old for this.

Read the following speech from Act IV of The Crucible. --- "Parris: Tonightwhen l open my door to leave my house-a dagger clattered to the ground..You cannot hang this sort. There is danger for me. ! dare not step outside atnight!"--Which sentence best explains why Parris feels threatened? The townspeople feel guilty and ashamed for believing the girls' lies The judges and leaders have decided that Parris is an incompetent preacher. The townspeople are outraged that genuinely good people are being executed. The judges and leaders have received an accusation of witchcraft against Parris

The judges and leaders have received an accusation of witchcraft against Parris.

Which statement best describes the relationship between John and Elizabeth Proctor in the opening scene of Act Il of The Crucible? They care about each other but seem ill at ease and not fully reconciled. They are deeply in love and share their feelings freely and easily. They are hostile and bitter toward each other They seem not to care about each other.

They care about each other but seem ill at ease and not fully reconciled.

In Act 1 of the Crucible,the nature of the relationship between John Proctor and Abigail is revealed. Which statement best describes this relationship. They are blood relatives. They have had an affair that he ended. She is a friend of Proctor's wife, Elizabeth. He was her employer but fired her for incompetence

They have had an affair that he ended

VOCABULARY which situation provides the best example of defamation? - Tom told a lie that injured Jerry's reputation with his fans. - Susanna took the blame for Nico's prank in order to protect him. - Ines lied about where she had been in order to stay out of trouble. - Hiroshi told a polite lie when he said that he liked Dr. Emil's new suit.

Tom told a lie that injured Jerry's reputation with his fans

In Act IV of The Crucible, which aspect of the anti-Communist "Red Scare" does Hale's character most clearly represent? the voice of hysteria that reacts out of panic and fear of government power the voice of the rebel who stands for individual freedom in the face of a mobmentality the voice of the system that is blinded to reality or reason and insists on the letter ofthe law the voice of enlightenment that realizes the resulting hysteria from what seemed at

the voice of enlightenment that realizes the resulting hysteria from what seemed at enlightenment that realizes the resulting hysteria from what seemed at

What is Proctor's main purpose in bringing Mary Warren to court in Act ill of The Crucible? to strengthen her character to discredit Reverend Parris to save his wife from condemnation to demonstrate the illegality of the court's proceedings

to save his wife from condemnation